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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,083.60, 611,906.70 and 171,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,083.60, 611,906.70 and 171,158.60 is: 256,646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,083.60 : 611,906.70 = 171,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,083.60/611,906.70 = 171,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,083.60x = 611,906.70 × 171,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,083.60x = 104,733,094,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,733,094,102.62/408,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,646.17

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